The terrific romances you'll find on this list include lead or integral secondary characters who are either real or fictional royalty, meaning they (or their close relatives) rule a state. Royals from Arab countries can be found on the Pirates, Sheiks and Vikings list.

(List begun 02/00, updated 07/14)

Ancient History Romances

Medieval and Renaissance Romances

Regency Romances

European Historical Romances

American Historical/Frontier Romances

Contemporary Romances

Alternate Reality

Ancient History Romances

The Barbarian (2004) by Judith E. French - Princess Roxanne and King Ptolemy (B+ at AAR)

The Conqueror (2003) by Judith E. French - Princess Roxanne and Alexander the Great (B+ at AAR)